Edward E. Jeffries, 75, of Fairhaven died March 30, 2004 at Blaire House after a brief illness.
He was the husband of Melva L. (Herrick) Jeffries and son of the late Joseph and Laura (Laroque) Jeffries.
Mr. Jeffries was born in Tiverton, RI and lived in Fall River and Westport many years before moving to Fairhaven 30 years ago.
He was formerly employed by Fairhaven Savings Bank as a maintenance man for many years until his retirement.
Mr. Jeffries served in the US Army during World War II and later served in the Army Reserves. He enjoyed dancing, family functions, bowling, church and volunteering at Market Ministries.
Survivors include his wife; a brother, Thomas Jeffries of Fall River; 3 sisters, Theresa Gosselin of Voluntown, CT, Lorraine Dube of Fall River and Rose Desrosier of Westport; many nieces and nephews.
He was the brother of the late Mary Ann Tatro, Nuella Mello, Joseph Jeffries, Eva Desrosier and Loretta Jeffries.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend his Funeral Service in the Saunders-Dwyer Mattapoisett Home for Funerals, 50 County Rd. (Rt. 6), Mattapoisett, Friday, April 2nd at 10 AM.
Visiting hours Thursday, April 1st from 4-7 PM.
Interment Riverside Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to the First Congregational Church of Fairhaven, 34 Center St., Fairhaven, MA 02719.